WATCH: Police criticise uninsured driver as van's wheel almost falls off on A1

This shocking footage shows the moment police pulled over an insured driver - and found his van's wheel almost falling off.
By Daniel Sheridan
Published 22nd Mar 2022, 16:30 BST
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Officers who stopped the driver said his vehicle was a "disaster waiting to happen" and slammed his "unbelievable disregard for road safety".

The van was spotted on the A1 on Monday night (Mar 21) near Wetherby.

Officers who stopped the driver said his vehicle was a "disaster waiting to happen" and slammed his "unbelievable disregard for road safety". cc NYPOfficers who stopped the driver said his vehicle was a "disaster waiting to happen" and slammed his "unbelievable disregard for road safety". cc NYP
Officers who stopped the driver said his vehicle was a "disaster waiting to happen" and slammed his "unbelievable disregard for road safety". cc NYP
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In a social media post, North Yorkshire Police said: "Look at the state of that wheel...

"Just imagine the consequences.

"Thankfully our roads policing officers got to him first."

The driver had only a provisional licence, and no insurance, police said.

He was reported and the vehicle was seized.

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